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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.44, 1,456.38 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.44, 1,456.38 and 538.44 is: 808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.44 : 1,456.38 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.44/1,456.38 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.44x = 1,456.38 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.44x = 784,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,173.25/970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.06

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